/ˈswiθo/
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Translation
Swiss
Word origin
From Suiza, the Spanish name for Switzerland, ultimately from the Swiss town and canton of Schwyz.
- Origin
- German
- Root
- Schwyz
- English cognates
- Swiss
Grammar
Femininesuiza
Masc pluralsuizos
Fem pluralsuizas
Examples
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Swiss cheese is famous all over the world.
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I bought a very expensive Swiss watch.
banca fama discreta.
Swiss banking has a reputation for discretion.
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My Swiss friends speak three languages.
Alpes .
The Swiss Alps are stunning.
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